general | March 16, 2026

Where is Bangaram Island located?

Lakshadweep
Bangaram Atoll

Bangaram Atoll Location of Bangaram Atoll in Lakshadweep
Geography
LocationArabian Sea
Coordinates10.95°N 72.29°ECoordinates:10.95°N 72.29°E
TypeAtoll

How do I get from Bangaram to Agatti?

Re: How far is Bangaram from Agatti? You have to hire a boat from Agathi if you want to go to Bangaram. It normally take one and a half hour to reach Bangaram from Agathy.

How can I go to Bangaram Island from Pune?

Train, ferry, travel • 47h 28m

  1. Take the train from Pune Jn to Ernakulam Jn.
  2. Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti.
  3. Travel from Kavaratti to Bangaram Island Beach Resort.

Do we need passport for Lakshadweep?

Let me confirm that: For any INDIAN Traveller, only a valid Photo ID card like Adhar, voters ID, Passport, Driving license , etc..is required to visit Lakshadweep along with entry permit. Passport is NOT compulsory.

Is alcohol available in Bangaram?

THERE IS NO ALCOHOL AVAILABLE IN BANGARAM – This is for all those people who have read earlier reviews and think that Bangaram has alcohol/fully stocked bar. The old resort in Bangaram is now shut and the one that is functional is the govt of India (SPORTS) run tent accommodation and they do not serve alcohol.

Is Lakshadweep a part of India?

Lakshadweep, formerly (1956–73) Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands, union territory of India. It is a group of some three dozen islands scattered over some 30,000 square miles (78,000 square km) of the Arabian Sea off the southwestern coast of India.

How many hours from Cochin to Lakshadweep?

Distance Between Kochi to Lakshadweep

Distance between Kochi to Lakshadweep by Road is496 Kms
Travel Time from Kochi to Lakshadweep by Road is16:17 hrs
Nearest Airport in KochiCochin International Airport (9.93, 76.27)
Nearest Airport in LakshadweepAgatti Aerodrome (10.6, 72.6)

What is the cost of Lakshadweep?

Package rate for Five Days Lakshadweep Samudram Package.

Class of AccommodationTransportation CostTour Charges
First (Adult)Rs.18,000/-Rs.12,500/-
First (Child)Rs.14,000/-Rs.8,000/-
Second (Adult)Rs.12,000/-Rs.10,500/-
Second (Child)Rs.10,000/-Rs.7,000/-

How much does a trip to Lakshadweep cost?

Is Lakshadweep costly?

Overall cost There will be some overhead costs for meals and water sports but that should be about it. If you choose to take the sea route to Lakshadweep, you will get the entire package including travel, stay and meals for an average 30k per person.

Which states in India is alcohol banned?

Which are the dry states in India? Alcohol sale and consumption is totally banned in Bihar, Gujarat, Tripura, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, and Nagaland. It is also banned partially in some districts of Manipur.

Is alcohol ban in Lakshadweep?

Lakshadweep. Lakshadweep, since 2021 no longer prohibits consumption of alcohol. Earlier it was the only union territory that banned the sale and consumption of alcohol. Consumption was permitted only on the island of Bangaram.

Who is the CM of Lakshadweep?

List of administrators of Lakshadweep

Administrator of Lakshadweep
Emblem of Lakshadweep
Incumbent Praful Khoda Patel since 5 December 2020
AppointerPresident of India
Term lengthFive Years

Which is the smallest island in India?

Bitra Island
The Bitra Island is the smallest inhabited island in the territory having a land area of 0.105 sq km. It has a length of 0.57 km and a width of 0.28 km at the broadest point….Climate.

Island at a glance
Access byAir and Sea from India,South-west coast.
Location11°- 36* North Latitude 72°- 10* East longitude

What is the fare from Cochin to Lakshadweep by ship?

KOCHI – AGATTI (Per Person One Way)
MV KAVARATTIFirst Class (2 Berth Cabin): Rs.5,000 2nd Class (4 Berth Cabin): Rs.2,200
MV TIPU SULTANDeluxe 2 Berth Cabin: Rs.3,000 First Class 4 Berth Cabin: Rs.2,500 Push Back: Rs.2,000
MV AMINDIVI / MV MINICOYTourist Class: Rs.2,000

How many days are enough for Lakshadweep?

1 answer. To visit Lakshadweep there are a few packages which are the easiest way to visit the place. The packages are booked through a government organisation called SPORTS. Most packages are maximum 5 to 6 days only.

Is Andaman better or Lakshadweep?

Both are home to beautiful, less crowded, white sand beaches and rich in nature. Andaman slightly has a better connectivity and comforts, whereas Lakshadweep is not full-fledged.

Is Lakshadweep better than Maldives?

The Maldives are a favored destination when it comes to shopping. Although Lakshadweep has fewer places that will entertain the shoppers, Agatti Island, Kavaratti and Minicoy islands are few places that take the top spot in this regard.

Is beer illegal in India?

In India, consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the states of Bihar, Gujarat and Nagaland, Mizoram as well as the union territory of Lakshadweep. All other Indian states permit alcohol consumption but fix a legal drinking age, which ranges at different ages per region.